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Francis calls relations with China ‘respectful’ after Mongolia trip
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — Pope Francis told reporters during a news conference Monday that China must not think the Vatican represents a foreign power.
Pope Francis closes his visit to Mongolia with visit to shelter for women, homeless
(RNS) — ‘We create a home, not a house,’ said Brother Andrew Tran, the director of the House of Mercy, before the pope visited the shelter for the unhoused and for victims of domestic violence.
Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of ‘Jesus Calling,’ dies at 77
(RNS) — First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
‘Hope is possible.’ Pope Francis joins religious leaders in Mongolia to promote harmony
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (RNS) — Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups.
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One BYU to rule them all … for better or for worse
(RNS) — A new one-size-fits-all conduct policy seems to be one step forward, one step back.
Reclaiming the prophetic voice at Rosh Hashana
(RNS) — This High Holy Day season, Jewish leaders need to address the issues of our day.
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Drag queen, Christian artist Flamy Grant joins lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag act
(RNS) — She joins LGBTQ nonprofit Blount Pride in suing a Tennessee district attorney who threatened to prosecute them over a pride event where Grant is scheduled to headline.
For Jews, pandemic-era online worship has an enduring upside
(RNS) — The embrace of videoconferencing and livestreaming is actually helping Jews engage more fully with their faith.
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